Academy Philosophy

In training, every session has to be meaningful. We have to drill the weak points of the student until it becomes the strong point, then find the other weaknesses. We also emphasize physical conditioning and endurance.

Teaching Philosophy

Our philosophy is not only to teach Jiu-Jitsu as a sport, but also as a tool for self-defense.

Our students are taught how to dominate the opponent without having to beat him up.

In sports competitions we teach, like in chess, that every attack has a defense and anticipating each move is mastering the sport.

Fighting Philosophy

To take it to the limit of the rules. To make the referee work. In sport competition you are fighting an opponent of the same belt level, so your smarts and conditioning has to be better.

Boston Globe Magazine

“I know that the philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu can be applied to many aspects of one’s life and I have many students who by doing it have achieved success in their area of interest and changed their way of thinking.”   Renato Magno

Now Magazine

“I am always fighting against my own weakness….

I couldn’t give that credit to my opponents.”   Renato Magno